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Smolnik Family History

Smolnik Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Smolik, Skolnik, Melnik, Smolin, Shkolnik, Smolek, Smolak, Skolnick

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Where is the Smolnik family from?

You can see how Smolnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smolnik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Smolnik families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Smolnik's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Smolnik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smolnik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Smolnik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smolnik. 46% of Smolnik men worked as a Miner.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    46%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Machinist
    19%

What Smolnik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Smolnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smolnik census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 173 immigration records available for the last name Smolnik. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 152 military records available for the last name Smolnik. For the veterans among your Smolnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smolnik lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Smolnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Smolnik in 1963 was 70, and 55 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Smolnik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smolnik ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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